To depend on
Example: They depend on external factors
Definition
"To depend on" means to rely on someone or something for support, help, or as a necessary condition. It implies that the outcome or situation is influenced or determined by the presence or action of another factor or entity.
Etymology
The phrase "to depend on" originates from the Latin verb 'dependere,' which means 'to hang from' or 'be contingent upon.' Over time, it evolved in English to express reliance or conditionality, much like something literally hanging on or being supported by another.
